They asked for suggestions at the beginning of the month.
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Newjeans‘ Hanni He gave fans an update on the search for a “new” group name.
When they left I love, The Netizen noticed that they stopped using “Newjeans” in their greeting.
Newjeans’ greeting after leaving Ador attracts attention
Although there was no confirmation of not being able to use their name, since Ador said that their contract was still valid, the members triggered speculation when they asked fans for help with suggestions for a new name.
Newjeans asks fans for help with new suggestions
On January 31, Hanni surprised fans in a special voice live on Instagram.
Hanni Instagram Voice Live finally 🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/uwu3xitsxu
– Hanni (@hannihourly) January 31, 2025
During the broadcast, Hanni saw a comment on the “new” group name, and Hanni clarified that the research was still active, stressing that they were still looking at the comments of the fans.
[#jeanzforfree — 🦦#HANNI IG LIVE]
💬: You guys have you found a new group name?
🦦: We are still looking for it, so don’t give up because we are still looking at the comments … being secret ~ pic.twitter.com/latam7w2az– Newjeans News🇰🇷 (@newjeansNews_) January 31, 2025
While Newjeans is an iconic name, it seems that they will not be able to use it if they continue to promote independently.
Below you can read fans’ suggestions.
Netizens planted with a new named name for Newjeans by fans